Mayan Treasure 1208-6 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CE9844, estimated LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spicy Mustard from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #CE9844 · 1208-6
Mayan Treasure
36%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mayan Treasure Technical Profile
HEX Code#CE9844
RGB206, 152, 68
Estimated LRV36.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Spicy Mustard
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#CD963E
Close digital match
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#CC953C
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Chapultepec
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#CA933E
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Gingerbread House
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#CA994E
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#D1974C
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#D69835
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Colors That Work With Mayan Treasure
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mayan Treasure
#CE9844
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5BD75
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mayan Treasure
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mayan Treasure Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Mayan Treasure — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mayan Treasure have?
Mayan Treasure by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Mayan Treasure from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mayan Treasure are Spicy Mustard by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Glazed Pears by Behr (a close digital match), Chapultepec by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mayan Treasure's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Mayan Treasure?
Mayan Treasure has a estimated lightness value of 36.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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